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JTU 911L

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,542 mi
Last recorded12,542 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTU 911L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 12,542 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 11,942 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,561 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floor/sills

Fail 23 May 2014 11,554 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight corrosion to o/s and n/s floor/sills

Pass 29 May 2013 10,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 10,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,787 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 3,410 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 3,308 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Wiring fouling n/s steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 92,872 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 89,096 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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JTU 911L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JTU 911L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JTU 911L?

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What year was JTU 911L registered?

JTU 911L is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 1972.

Is JTU 911L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTU 911L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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